McNeill was the Hawks' top selection (18th overall) in the draft and currently plays for the Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League with whom the forward has 18 goals and 21 assists in 37 games.

Danualt was the Hawks' second selection in the first round (26th) overall and is the captain of the Victoriaville Tigres of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Danault has six goals and 28 assists in 33 games with Victoriaville.

Both players bolster the Hawks' minor-league system but prject to be one or two seasons away from playing in the NHL.

"They both have a lot of upside," coach Joel Quenneville said following the Hawks' morning skate in preparation for Monday night's game against the Oilers at the United Center. "(They're) both high picks and we got to see them here in (training) camp. We know their futures are bright. We'll get to see them as they progress. Certianly, organizationally it really gives us some strength and some depth."

Meanwhile, Sami Lepsito is scheduled to be in the lineup for the Hawks against the Oilers, after being a healthy scratch for the last eight games. Lepisto will replace veteran Steve Montador, who is sidelined with an upper-body injury. Lepisto will likely pair with John Scott as the third defensive unit as the Hawks look to avenge a 9-2 shellacking at the hands of the Oilers on Nov. 19.

Corey Crawford will be in goal for Hawks and will be opposed Devan Dubnyk for the Oilers.